sacerdos

[suh-kur-dohz]

sacerdos Definition

• 1. a priest or clergyman in ancient Rome
• 2. a member of the clergy in the Christian Church

Using sacerdos: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sacerdos" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sacerdos of the temple was responsible for performing religious ceremonies.

• Example

  The sacerdos led the congregation in prayer and worship.

• Example

  The sacerdos administered the sacraments to the faithful.

sacerdos Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sacerdos

• clergyman
• minister
• pastor
• preacher
• ecclesiastic

Phrases with sacerdos

• high sacerdos

  a chief priest or bishop in the Christian Church

  Example

  The high sacerdos presided over the ordination ceremony.

• pagan sacerdos

  a priest or priestess in a non-Christian religion, especially in ancient Rome

  Example

  The pagan sacerdos performed the rites of the goddess Diana.

• sacerdos vestalis

  a Vestal Virgin, a priestess of the goddess Vesta in ancient Rome

  Example

  The sacerdos vestalis tended the sacred fire in the temple of Vesta.

Origins of sacerdos

from Latin 'sacerdos', meaning 'priest'

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Summary: sacerdos in Brief

'Sacerdos' [suh-kur-dohz] refers to a priest or clergyman in ancient Rome or a member of the clergy in the Christian Church. Examples include 'The sacerdos of the temple was responsible for performing religious ceremonies.' and 'The sacerdos administered the sacraments to the faithful.' Phrases like 'high sacerdos' and 'pagan sacerdos' denote specific types of priests.